The original instrument was prepared by Michael Bell. The following digest,
which does not constitute a part of the legislative instrument, was prepared by
Dawn Romero Watson.
DIGEST
LaFleur (SB 209)
Present law provides for the board of commissioners to be composed of 11 members who are
appointed as follows:
(1)Seven members shall be appointed by the governing authority of Evangeline Parish.
(2)Three members shall be appointed by the board of aldermen of the city of Ville Platte
with the concurrence of the mayor.
(3)One member shall be appointed jointly by the members of the legislature who represent
the representative or senatorial district or districts in which the district is located.
Proposed law provides for the board of commissioners to be composed of nine members who are
appointed as follows:
(1)Three members shall be appointed by the governing authority of the parish in which the
district is located.
(2)Three members shall be appointed by the board of aldermen of the most populous
municipality located in the parish according to the latest federal decennial census, with
the concurrence of the mayor of the municipality.
(3)Three members shall be appointed jointly by the members of the legislature who
represent the representative or senatorial district or districts in which the district is
located.
Present law provides that the members of the board of commissioners shall receive no
compensation, but may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses.
Proposed law provides that the secretary and treasurer of the board of commissioners may
receive compensation for their services.
Present law provides that for the first 36 months of operation, all revenue generated by the assets
of the district shall be dedicated to the operation and maintenance of, equipment for, and
improvements to the district.
Proposed law provides that the revenue generated by the assets of the district may be allocated to
the promotion or sponsorship of athletic and health-related activities in the district. Proposed law provides for the board of commissioners of the district to create an advisory
committee composed of the presidents or their designees of the various sports leagues formally
organized and located within the district.
Present law (R.S. 33:4562.4) applies to recreational districts located in a parish with a population
of not less than 33,500 and not more than 35,000. Provides that such district shall have a nine-
member board and allows compensation to the secretary and treasurer. Provides that revenue
generated by assets may be allocated to the promotion or sponsorship of athletic and health-
related activities and allows the board to create an advisory committee.
Proposed law repeals present law.
Effective upon signature of the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 33:4562.3(C), (E), and (F); adds R.S. 33:4562.3(H); repeals R.S. 33:4562.4)
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Local and Municipal Affairs
to the original bill
1. Makes technical changes.